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1. Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/
2. American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
3. J.M. Mattress Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/
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1. Recall Date: August 13, 2015
Recall Number: 15-213
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ambient Weather radios
Hazard: The weather radio’s AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
Consumer Contact: Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. MT, online at www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall Information for more information, or at www.ambientweather.com/recall.html .
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/
Recall Details
Units: About 12,500
Description: This recall involves Ambient Weather radios. The weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. “Ambient Weather,” “AM/FM/Weather Band Radio” and “NOAA Weather Radio” are printed in white lettering on the front of the radio. The radios have a black crank handle on the back, an antenna on the top, a single LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Model number WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner’s manual. The AC power adapter is black and has a rounded back. Model number YHD0500500U is printed on a white sticker on the adapter.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.
Importer: Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: August 13, 2015
Recall Number: 15-214
American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Off Road Utility Vehicles
Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: ASW toll free at 800-293-0795 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.amsportworks.com at the top of the page under the SAFETY tab under Recalls click on “TSB167 & TSB168” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/American-SportWorks-Recalls-Four-Wheel-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles/
Recall Details
Units: About 3,500
Description: This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include:
BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal.
Model Color
LandMaster 300 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo
LandMaster 400 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo
BullDog300 Red
Trail Wagon 400 Red, Camo
Chuck Wagon 300 Red, Green, Camo
Chuck Wagon 400 Red, Green,Camo
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Atwood Distributing, Rural King, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company and other dealers from September 2014 through June 2015 for between $4,300 and $5,300.
Manufacturer: American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.
Manufactured in: United States
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3. Recall Date: August 13, 2015
Recall Number: 15-215
J.M. Mattress Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Mattresses
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately contact J.M. Mattress to arrange to have the recalled mattresses picked up, recovered and returned free of charge.
Consumer Contact: J.M. Mattress collect at 708-456-4600 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at JM_furniture@yahoo.com
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/
Recall Details
Units: About 240
Description: This recall involves renovated (rebuilt) Tight Top RB Sweet Dream mattresses sold in twin, full, queen and king sizes. Recalled mattresses are ivory colored, have a white federal tag with “Manufactured By: J.M. Mattress, 4536 W. Gladys Ave. Chicago IL 60624, Model: Tight Top RB Sweet Dreams, Protoype ID: TTQRBD Sweet Dreams.” The federal tag is located on the top side near the foot of the mattress.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Independent mattress stores in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin from September 2014 through December 2014 for between $50 and $500.
Manufacturer: J.M. Mattress, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured in: United States
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